Amateur Radio - Hurricane Katrina interview and audio

"When all else fails, this is the system that doesn't." That's what the WRAL-TV reporter says in this interview with ham operator KN4AQ as Hurricane Katrina crosses New Orleans. THEN, a recording of actual Amateur Radio communications bringing an emergency message into New Orleans.

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[MFJ564B]

This is the work of radio hams with license of course

73 de PD0MV

[clipdan]

thanks for sharing this. It is important to show the general public that HAM relays are of great need during times of emergency.

[agentgibbs1162]

TNX FOR POSTING THIS. 73s DE STEVE (N7KOA)



[570226263737]

WTF

[KN4AQ]

@lydia308 - Local resources for this information are best. Your local ham radio club, ARES (Amateur Radio Emergency Service) or RACES (Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service) groups can tell you how to participate. Google your city and keywords "amateur radio" to find them.

[lydia308]

I made a couple of phone calls last week when I spotted a ham radio operator at the Wal Mart by my house. Hopefuly here soon I will be going to some monthly meetings and getting informed on ham radio operations and then taking the exam when I am ready for it. I was also wondering what I would have to do to be able to help out in emergencies such as what tech, general or extra license and I know there are books also on the subject any help will be appreciated.

[wattstarr911]

I just passed my tech...Ill be back on the air soon....Im originally from MI but came here after Katrina as a first responder...I decided to stay due to MIs poor economy...Im doing armed security in New Orleans now and will be ready next storm.

[boylapz87]

im proud of this,73

[KN4AQ]

What? You're just baiting us, aren't you?

[K9LLL]

An FCC license trumps any local laws or ordinances